About this role
Job summary
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has a exciting position of Clinical Fellow Ophthalmologist with an interest in Cataract post available within their Ophthalmology Department.
This post is based at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (Stoke Mandeville, Wycombe General and Amersham Hospitals in Buckinghamshire) and is for 12 months Fixe4d Term in the first instance with a possible extension for a further 12 months. This post is available from October 2026.All applicants MUST have a GMC registration and 'Licence to Practice in the UK'This is not a training post, it is purely for service provision and we require a surgeon who can comfortably operate independently with 8-10 cases on a list.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will have access to training in the management of complex cataract cases including the management of pseudoexfoliation, short and long eyes, zonular dehiscence, post-trauma cases and IOL exchange.
The successful candidate will be required to provide up to 5 independent surgical lists a week. Please note, this is not a training post, it is purely for service provision and we require a surgeon who can comfortably operate independently with 8-10 cases on a list. Included in the timetable are pre-op assessment clinics and a limited number of primary care/emergency access clinics.
Research and audit are actively encouraged.Supervision of junior trainees may be required depending on experience. The hospital is equipped with an EyeSi surgical simulator as well as a conventional wet-lab facility and surgical training is encouraged and supervised.
About us
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more detail on this post please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert.Alternatively for an informal discussion about this post please contact the Cataract Service Lead Consultant Mr Chris King on 01494 324113
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training Essential
MB,BS or equivalent Furter qualification or degree relating to Cataract
Desirable
MRCOphth or FRCOphth Part 1 or equivalent
Experience Essential
3 years experience in training grades in ophthalmology Ability to take an ophthalmic history, perform an ophthalmic examination, request and interpret common ophthalmic investigations and formulate a clinical management plan without immediate supervision. Experience as SpR or equivalent Esstential to be competent to undertake phacoemulsification independently Competent to administer intravitreal injections Competent to perform laser retinal photocoagulation Able to deliver high volume cataract surgery with good outcomes with logbook evidence Competent to train resident doctors in phacoemulsification
Desirable
Competent to perform YAG Laser Capsulotomy
Skills, Knowledge and Personal Essential
Good personal organisation and time management skills. Good personal and interpersonal skills Good spoken and written English Communication skills should be highly developed. Basic computer literacy and keyboard skills Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
Practical experience of clinical administration (eg responsibility for duty rota) Management training and experience Communication skills training Fluency with Microsoft Office applications (or equivalent) Experience of teaching doctors-in-training and undergraduates
Other Requirements Essential
Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK Able to travel across sites 3+ year substantive employment within the NHS & Ophthalmology speciality in the UK.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Buckinghamshire
HP21 8AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)